Aortic Length over-estimated: incorrect measurements when using the Aorta analysis protocol or customized protocols. Until a new software version is installed the aorta analysis protocol or the customized protocols for an aneurysm should NOT BE USED.

FDA DeterminedCause 2

DESIGN: Software Design

Action

An Urgent Safety Notice to customers dated 9/10/07, was issued by the recalling firm informing them of the device defect, safety issues, warnings on future uses and promised new software updates to be installed by GE representatives, free of charge, beginning Nov. 2007.